On Suffering – Pursuing the Meaning of Loss

Author: [French] Virely, translated by Li Yuanhua
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Publish Date: 2003-04-01
Features: Science, art, and literature are the shared treasures of human civilizations as creators of a civilized society. Understanding and drawing inspiration from the rich achievements of different countries and ethnic groups in their civilizations undoubtedly benefits us in broadening our horizons, enlightening our minds, and inheriting and innovating. For this reason, after extensive selection and careful planning, we have launched the "New Life, New Concepts, New Perspectives" translation series, attempting to provide readers with more cultural resources, enrich their reading experiences, and inspire greater attention and reflection on human issues. What constitutes a perfect life? One is to experience pain and death but have lived; the other is to live without pain or death but never truly lived. Real people always choose pain and death but live. Some believe that pain is not humanity's enemy. This bitter fruit of nature contains the of great kindness. It reminds us of the danger threatening us in its unique way: the thunder "rolling" foretells the impending thunderbolt; the building "creaking" indicates that the danger of collapse is approaching. There are many keys that can open the human heart and reveal the mysteries of the entire world, and pain is one of the most remarkable among them.